Vital Signs Chart: Uptick in Disposable Income

Americans’ spending power is rising. Real disposable personal income — which is the amount remaining after taxes and adjustments for inflation — climbed by 1.9% in September from a year ago. Inflation has been subdued while workers’ earnings are slowly rising, giving consumers a bit more money to spend. That could give a lift to holiday sales in months ahead.

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